2009 Nissan Quest vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 418 kg more than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Because 2012 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Quest.
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2009 Nissan Quest | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
Model | Quest | Rexton |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |